Chinese actress Yao Chen poses on the red carpet at the premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” at the Embassy Theatre, in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/SNPA, Ross Setford) NEW ZEALAND OUT
Cast member William Kircher who plays Bifur poses on the red carpet at the premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” at the Embassy Theatre, in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday
It’s a great year for animal characters in movies, as I’ve noted elsewhere recently. And now two of the most notable performances are being talked about for Academy Awards. One is an actual beast, while the other is a man who plays a beast.
First, there’s Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier who plays an Asta-like pup in The Artist (also seen this year in Water for Elephants). Begun by Movieline’s S.T… Continue reading The Conversation: Do Andy Serkis and Uggie the Dog Deserve Oscar Recognition?
